History of War

Textbook: Not required but this book is suggested

Materials: Materials are/can be minimal. Link to text above is NOT required: NO required materials

Supply Fee: $20 per year, covers various armor and weapons we’ll examine in class

Length: 1 1/2 hour Class

Class Description: We will study the history of the world through an understanding of its conflicts. Particular attention will be paid to their economies, politics, terrain, natural resources, and their understanding of science as it influenced their methods of warfare and thus their position globally. We will study tactics, weapons, armor, logistics, living history, farming, mining, building methods, ballistics, and many other disciplines as they relate to warfare.

Note: We will discuss serious topics, so a certain level of maturity is needed.

Homework: There is some vocab in each section but most of the work for class will be in two book reports (historical books of your choosing), a detailed timeline, and two projects. The projects will also be of your choosing and can be many different historical activities, from blacksmithing to flintknapping to making hardtack. If you are counting this as an elective, the class work is challenge-by-choice, i.e. you can pick and choose what you have time for.

Cost: Materials vary, depending on the projects you choose and the books you choose to do your reports. You could use library books and less expensive projects to cut down this cost to almost nothing. There is a $20 class fee which I use to cover the costs of various weapons and armor that I bring to class. We will also have a range day to shoot firearms that will be included in this cost.